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Form · QC-MST-FRM-001
Excavation & Earthwork Method Statement
25 checkpoints across 8 sections. Before starting the activity — submit to consultant for approval
25 Checkpoints
8 Sections
Per activity, per project
Contractor PM, QA/QC Engineer

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. SCOPE & REFERENCES
A1Define scope: extent of excavation, depths, levels, cross-sections, disposal locations
Acceptance: Scope covers all excavation activities, lead/lift, disposal routes, and reinstatement plan
Cl. 1 — Scope definition
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2List applicable codes, drawings, geotechnical report, and project specifications
Acceptance: IS 3764, IS 1498, IS 2720, approved GFC drawings, soil investigation report listed
Cl. 2 — References
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Soil classification confirmed from geotechnical investigation per IS 1498
Acceptance: Soil identified (SP/SM/CL/CH etc.); bearing capacity, SPT N-values noted; water table level recorded
Cl. 3 — Soil classification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
B1Excavation machinery mobilised: JCB, excavator, tippers, compactors — all with valid fitness certificates
Acceptance: Operators licensed; machines inspected; PUC and fitness certificates valid; reverse alarms working
Cl. 5 — Equipment readiness
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Shoring/strutting materials available (steel sheet piles, timber, soldier piles) for depths >1.5 m
Acceptance: Shoring design approved by structural engineer; materials certified; depth >1.5 m triggers shoring
Cl. 7 — Shoring for deep excavation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Dewatering equipment arranged: submersible pumps, well-points, sumps; standby pump available
Acceptance: Pump capacity adequate; 1 standby per 2 working pumps; discharge lines routed to approved disposal
Cl. 9 — Dewatering
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. SITE PREPARATION / PRE-REQUISITES
C1Underground utility survey completed: water, sewer, cables, gas; clearances obtained
Acceptance: Underground utility map verified; NOC from utility agencies; test pits taken where in doubt
Cl. 4 — Utility identification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Site survey, setting out, and reference benchmarks established and verified
Acceptance: Grid lines, offsets, TBM established; joint survey signed by contractor and consultant
Cl. 4 — Setting out
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Barricading erected around excavation zone; warning signs and night lighting installed
Acceptance: Hard barricade 1.2 m high at ≥1 m from edge; red/white tape; flashing lights at night
Cl. 6 — Area protection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. SCOPE & REFERENCES
A1Define scope: extent of excavation, depths, levels, cross-sections, disposal locations
Cl. 1 — Scope definition (IS 3764)
Scope covers all excavation activities, lead/lift, disposal routes, and reinstatement plan
OKNCNAHOLD
A2List applicable codes, drawings, geotechnical report, and project specifications
Cl. 2 — References (IS 3764)
IS 3764, IS 1498, IS 2720, approved GFC drawings, soil investigation report listed
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Soil classification confirmed from geotechnical investigation per IS 1498
Cl. 3 — Soil classification (IS 1498)
Soil identified (SP/SM/CL/CH etc.); bearing capacity, SPT N-values noted; water table level recorded
OKNCNAHOLD
B. MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
B1Excavation machinery mobilised: JCB, excavator, tippers, compactors — all with valid fitness certificates
Cl. 5 — Equipment readiness (IS 3764)
Operators licensed; machines inspected; PUC and fitness certificates valid; reverse alarms working
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Shoring/strutting materials available (steel sheet piles, timber, soldier piles) for depths >1.5 m
Cl. 7 — Shoring for deep excavation (IS 3764)
Shoring design approved by structural engineer; materials certified; depth >1.5 m triggers shoring
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Dewatering equipment arranged: submersible pumps, well-points, sumps; standby pump available
Cl. 9 — Dewatering (IS 3764)
Pump capacity adequate; 1 standby per 2 working pumps; discharge lines routed to approved disposal
OKNCNAHOLD
C. SITE PREPARATION / PRE-REQUISITES
C1Underground utility survey completed: water, sewer, cables, gas; clearances obtained
Cl. 4 — Utility identification (IS 3764)
Underground utility map verified; NOC from utility agencies; test pits taken where in doubt
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Site survey, setting out, and reference benchmarks established and verified
Cl. 4 — Setting out (IS 3764)
Grid lines, offsets, TBM established; joint survey signed by contractor and consultant
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Barricading erected around excavation zone; warning signs and night lighting installed
Cl. 6 — Area protection (IS 3764)
Hard barricade 1.2 m high at ≥1 m from edge; red/white tape; flashing lights at night
OKNCNAHOLD
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